Gamified cognitive bias modification for adults with OCD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial investigates the effects of a mobile-based gamified cognitive bias modification (CBM-C) intervention on individuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the gamified CBM-C, a standard CBM-C, or a placebo control, with assessments conducted at baseline, after four weeks, and at a three-month follow-up. The study aims to explore how gamification can enhance motivation and participation in cognitive interventions designed to modify cognitive biases associated with OCD. By examining the combined effects of different cognitive bias modifications, the trial seeks to provide insights into effective treatment strategies for OCD.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), confirmed by a licensed clinician using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5)
* No current suicidal ideation or psychotic symptoms
* Access to the internet and a mobile phone
* Stable psychiatric medication use for at least one month prior to enrollment, with no changes in dosage during the 4-week intervention period
* No current neurological or medical condition that would interfere with participation
* Ability to perceive colored visual stimuli (e.g., no color blindness)
* Not currently enrolled in another intervention-based study
* Not receiving any other form of psychological treatment at the time of participation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of active suicidal ideation or psychotic symptoms
* Unstable psychiatric medication use (e.g., recent dose change within the past month or expected change during the intervention period)
* Significant neurological or medical illness that may interfere with participation
* Visual impairments that would prevent accurate perception of colored stimuli (e.g., color blindness)
* Current participation in another clinical trial involving psychological intervention
* Receiving concurrent psychotherapy or other psychological treatments outside of the study

Where it's running

• Dokuz Eylul University Hospital
  Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sıla Derin, PhD — Dokuz Eylul University, İzmir, Turkey
• Study coordinator: Sıla Derin, PhD
• Email: siladerin@gmail.com
• Phone: +905543366293

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.